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4th of July Cupcakes

4th of July cupcakes
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4th of July cupcakes are a vibrant and festive treat that perfectly encapsulate the spirit of Independence Day celebrations. With their stunning red and blue velvet layers swirled with rich cocoa, these cupcakes are not just visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Topped with creamy vanilla buttercream, they offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will have your friends and family coming back for seconds. This easy-to-follow recipe invites everyone into the kitchen to create joyful memories while baking together.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk plus 2 tbsp, divided, at room temperature
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter into two bowls; mix cocoa powder into one for chocolate batter and color the other red with food coloring.
  6. Spoon alternating dollops of both batters into each cupcake liner.
  7. Bake for about 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with vanilla buttercream.

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